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Soldier Fly

Stratiomyidae

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Field Notes

Description:

small wasp-like creature with tiny antenna, metallic, clear, overlapping wings (at rest) large head and pale legs. Under 1cm

Habitat:

under lights, probably disturbed when at rest and moved to lit area to alight

Notes:

File #Jar fly 994 http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/21543171 his is much nicer than mine but are they the same bug?

Reference Links:

Stratiomyidae, Soldier Flies - Family Stratiomyidae

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PublishedApril 3, 2013

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